Aims This study aimed to explore ocular and systemic factors associated with pathologic myopia in patients with high myopia ...

Most people consider high myopia to be about –10 D or greater, but what about patients who are –20 D or more? For these patients with very long axial lengths and extreme levels of myopia, cataract ...

The risk of developing high myopia is relatively high among children with myopia onset at a young age, while each year of delay in the age of onset substantially reduces the chance of developing high ...

Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a very common eye condition. A person with myopic can see objects close-up clearly but distant objects appear blurry. When light enters the eye, the cornea and the lens ...

NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks to Dr. David Epley about the rise of myopia and the reasons why, especially among children. If the world is looking a little more blurry lately, well, sure, it could be ...

A 52-year-old woman from Mumbai, who had been struggling with poor vision due to high myopia and cataracts, has regained her eyesight and confidence after undergoing advanced cataract surgery.

It may contain inaccuracies due to the limitations of machine translation. Leaving myopia untreated increases the risk of developing conditions like glaucoma and cataracts in adulthood. Provided by ...

High myopia increases risk of retinal detachment during heavy lifting. Dr Ukey advises to avoid lifting weights over 10 pounds to protect vision. Retinal detachment, also known as a detached retina, ...

Support local journalism. A digital subscription is incredibly affordable and makes you the most informed person around. Click here and subscribe today. Myopia, or nearsightedness, is a very common ...